Broccoli and bacon is a classic combination that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The smokiness of the bacon pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter flavor of the broccoli. Not only is this dish delicious, but it is also incredibly versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as onions, peppers, or mushrooms, and you can also change up the seasonings to suit your taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a special occasion, broccoli and bacon is a surefire hit.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Try a flavor from the beaches of the eastern shore. This refreshing yet hearty family recipe has been adopted into the families of all of our friends. We never steam a bushel of crabs without having a huge bowl of this salad and corn on the cob on the table. This dish is simply mandatory at every BBQ, potluck or pitch-in event. Give it a try!
Provided by Coastal Roots
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable bag.
- Combine broccoli, onion, and grapes in a bowl.
- Crumble the remaining bacon slice. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl; fold in the 1 slice crumbled bacon. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 382.4 mg, Sugar 8 g
BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
This salad is sweet and crunchy. Broccoli, crumbled bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds, with a smattering of onion tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing. Delicious!
Provided by Dawn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
- Toss bacon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion together in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 284 mg, Sugar 19 g
BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD
You'll want to serve this family-friendly broccoli salad with bacon year-round. The broccoli gets a big-time flavor boost from bacon, toasted pecans, dried berries and a mayo dressing. -Cindi Read, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ONE-POT CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
My family would eat this every week. It's a great go-to easy one-pot meal that is complete and satisfying. And cleanup is a breeze!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Macaroni Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
MARTIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE
This broccoli salad recipe is from my mother-in-law Martie and is always a crowd pleaser at family events and church picnics. The combination of bacon, cheese, and raisins gives it a sweet and salty taste.
Provided by Kevin Gorton
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Crumble into a small bowl.
- Cut broccoli into florets, dice up the stems, and put all into a large bowl. Mix in onion. Add raisins and Cheddar cheese. Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture. Mix until completely covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BROCCOLI-AND-BACON SALAD
Can't stop eating.
Provided by Linda Z
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dressing sets, at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 200.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
TORTELLINI, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
Tender, cheese-filled tortellini puts a flavorful spin on ordinary pasta salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Just before serving, stir in bacon. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BROCCOLI, BACON AND CHEESE SALAD
This is a delicious summer salad, however I make any time of the year. It is always a big hit with family, friends and at church functions. We love it. It is easily made as a lowfat version, using low fat cheese and low fat mayo, even can use Splenda instead of sugar. Serving size is 1/2 cup. I obtained this recipe from Pillsbury Simple Summer Recipes Cookbook in approximately 1990. This is my first post to Recipe Zaar. I really hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Bobtail
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix up your dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Mix all the dry salad ingredients (not the bacon) in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the other salad ingredients, mix well.
- Mix in the bacon just before serving the salad.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND BACON
This pasta softens the bitterness of broccoli rabe with salty bacon and crunchy-sweet walnuts for a quick supper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli rabe 2 minutes before pasta is done cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside; drain pasta mixture.
- Add bacon to pasta pot and cook over medium-high until some fat renders, 2 minutes. Add walnuts and cook until nuts are toasted and bacon is lightly browned and crisp, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pasta mixture; toss to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. To serve, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g
CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND BACON
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until it tastes like the sea. Cook the pasta until not quite al dente, about 7 minutes. Transfer with a spaghetti scoop or slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside. Add the broccoli to the pasta water and blanch briefly. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Reserve the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, whisking, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Gruyere, sour cream and Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Add the hot sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta, chicken and broccoli to the sauce. Continue to cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce coats the pasta, 4 to 5 minutes. Use pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed.
- Distribute the pasta into bowls and top with the bacon and chives.
BROCCOLI, TORTELLINI, AND BACON SALAD
A filling and delicious main dish salad. I have used turkey bacon and low-fat dressing to lighten it up. Chill time is 1-2 hours.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the tortellini according to package directions; rinse with cold water; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives, and dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
- Right before ready to serve, add bacon and sunflower seeds; gently stir to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve cold.
BROCCOLI AND BACON PASTA BAKE
A delicious and tasy mid-week meal. Sourced from taste.com.au but I have used cheese sauce to bind it rather than their suggestion of 1 cup cream and 2 eggs beaten togetherTo me that sounded rather too rich and fat ladden.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet. Drain and return to pan.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook until soft and lightly browned.
- Break the broccoli into small florets. Cook the broccoli and peas in a steamer until tender.
- Gently mix together the broccoli, bacon, onion, peas and cheese sauce. Spread into a 2 litre ovenproof dish . Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden. About 15 - 20 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad if desired.
BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
This is a great salad for picnics or potlucks! This version of broccoli salad uses more vinegar and less mayonnaise than most recipes. This gives you a slightly different, healthier option when choosing your next side dish. It's best if you wait until right before serving to add the dressing to keep bacon crisp.
Provided by Diana Bull
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Tear bacon into small pieces.
- Combine broccoli, bacon, sunflower seeds, and green onions in a bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 536.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH BACON
Fresh Cauliflower and Broccoli from our garden - several recipes found, but all too fattening. Putting together a recipe of my own. This recipe can be cooked on the grill. We did not add the panko and cheese, but they would be a great addition. Which I will do today when I am reheating the leftovers.
Provided by lesliecoy
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice cauliflower and broccoli into florets and put in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss with the precooked bacon and spices.
- Place casserole in the hot oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly brown. Test to see if done. Fork tines should be able to easily pierce the cauliflower and broccoli.
- Remove from oven and if desired sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.
- Serve immediately.
BACON AND BROCCOLI RICE BOWL
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the rice in a medium saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, about 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook 12 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until ready to serve. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the pan and increase the heat to medium high. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots. Add 3/4 cup water and simmer until the broccoli is crisp-tender and only a few tablespoons of water remain, about 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Divide the rice and broccoli among bowls and drizzle with the pan juices. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and fry as desired. Place an egg in each bowl and top with the bacon, cilantro, scallions and pickled jalapenos.
BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND POTATO NUGGET TOPPING
I was feeling adventurous one day and wanted to try a non ooey and gooey kind of mac and cheese. This dish bakes up to be light and airy. Good way to add some veggies for the picky eaters in your family. You can also make it lower in fat by using skim milk and low fat cheeses. If you're feeling adventurous, there are many other things you could toss in here such as ham-diced and browned, left over sliced chicken, more potato nuggets or more bacon, spinach, or other veggies hanging out in the fridge that need to be used up.
Provided by Cookin' Care!
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter, and milk in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the broccoli mixture and half of the potato nuggets. Place macaroni into the baking dish and pour the cheese mixture over the pasta, mixing well. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, bacon, and potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 655.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CRISPY RICE WITH BROCCOLI, BACON, CASHEWS AND EGG
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the bacon and cook until almost crispy. Add the broccoli and saute until starting to turn bright green and soften, about 2 minutes. (Other vegetables may take a little longer.) Add the garlic and nuts and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and toss together. Transfer the broccoli mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and raise the heat to high. Add the rice and let cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the broccoli mixture. Stir in the eggs and cook for 1 more minute. Serve the crispy rice garnished with your favorite toppers on hand.
BROCCOLI, POTATO AND BACON QUICHE
Make and share this Broccoli, Potato and Bacon Quiche recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kittycatmom
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Cook frozen potatoes with broccoli and cheese sauce in microwave as directed on bag.
- Meanwhile, place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
- In large bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in cooked potato mixture and remaining ingredients except chives. Pour filling into crust-lined plate; spread evenly. Sprinkle chives over filling.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until edge of filling is light golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Heat oven to 375°F Bake 33 to 43 minutes.
KIDNEY BEANS, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
This recipe has been a hit at every potluck, picnic & tailgate party I have taken it to. It goes together quickly and holds up well in an ice chest.
Provided by Skypoodle
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli until just tender, then rinse until cold water to stop cooking. It should be bright green, not cooked grey! Drain well on paper towels.
- Rinse the kidney beans under cold running water, drain well and add to the broccoli in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the onion about 1/8" thick then cut the rings into segments 1/2" to 1" or so.
- Cook the bacon until crisp then drain well and coarsely chop.
- Add the bacon and onion to the broccoli and kidney beans, mixing well while moistening with the ranch dressing. Don't add so much ranch dressing that it becomes soupy.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 624.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.4
BROCCOLI AND BACON
Make and share this Broccoli and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook broccoli until tender Drain.
- While broccoli is cooking fry bacon till crisp, drain and crumble.
- Cook onion in drippings until wilted; stir in bread crumbs.
- Place broccoli on platter sprinkle with bacon onion and crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 375.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.7
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Prepare the broccoli properly: Cut the broccoli into 1-inch florets and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. You can also peel the stems if desired.
- Cook the broccoli al dente: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use high-quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon will add more flavor and texture to your dish. Look for bacon that is smoked or cured.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy and browned. This will help to render out the fat and add flavor to the broccoli.
- Season the broccoli and bacon: Season the broccoli and bacon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
- Serve the broccoli and bacon immediately: Broccoli and bacon is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to preserve the flavors and textures of the dish.
Conclusion:
Broccoli and bacon is a classic combination that is both delicious and versatile. It can be served as a side dish, main course, or appetizer. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, broccoli and bacon is the perfect choice. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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